Tensions Erupt: Deadly Airstrike in Fragile Gaza Ceasefire

An Israeli airstrike resulted in at least 10 fatalities and multiple injuries outside a Gaza school occupied by displaced Palestinians. Health officials confirmed the casualties, marking another violent episode overshadowing a delicate U.S.-backed ceasefire agreement.

Before the airstrike, conflicts were reported between Palestinians and an Israeli-supported militia, who allegedly targeted the school in a kidnapping attempt. This incident occurred near the Maghazi refugee camp, where Israeli drones later launched two missiles, according to medics and eyewitnesses.

The broader context of the violence ties to ongoing tensions between Hamas and Israel. Despite the October ceasefire, over 700 Palestinians have died, while Israel reported four soldier fatalities. Disarmament disputes remain unresolved, hampering progress on U.S. peace proposals for the region.